Children's events

Trail Tale: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Monday, June 21, 2021 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

Thank you to Addison Park District for partnering with us to bring you Trail Tales again this summer! Come out to Wilderness Park, 1600 W. Stone, and enjoy reading The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear/El Ratoncito, La Fresca Roja Y Maduara YEl Gran Oso Hambriento by Don and Audrey Wood while you walk around the park during park hours. This story is in English and Spanish for your enjoyment. Story will be put up on Monday, June 14 and taken down on Monday, July 12.

Story Time on Zoom!

Monday, June 21, 2021 - 10:00am to 10:30am

Please join us for an all ages story time on Zoom! Make sure to register to receive the Zoom details via e-mail. This session will run June 7-28. Please note - you only need to register once and you will be registered for all four weeks. Registration opens May 15.

Trail Tale: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

Thank you to Addison Park District for partnering with us to bring you Trail Tales again this summer! Come out to Wilderness Park, 1600 W. Stone, and enjoy reading The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear/El Ratoncito, La Fresca Roja Y Maduara YEl Gran Oso Hambriento by Don and Audrey Wood while you walk around the park during park hours. This story is in English and Spanish for your enjoyment. Story will be put up on Monday, June 14 and taken down on Monday, July 12.

Story Times in the Park

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 10:00am to 10:30am

Join guest reader, Representative Kathleen Willis, for Story Time in the Park. Our first story time will be at Old Mill Park, 500 W. Byron. Please bring your own blanket to sit on if you would like one, and all participants ages 2 and older must wear a face covering. This program is limited to 10 children total and their caregivers; all children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Tuesday Afternoon Crafts

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Join us on Tuesdays in June for drop-in crafts! Each Tuesday, a new craft will be available for pick up to complete either at home or at the library. Social distancing will be observed and supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis.  

DIY Dreamcatchers

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

Learn all about dreamcatchers and create your own! Kits will be available starting June 23; make sure to register to have a kit set aside for you and to receive the YouTube link. All ages.

Trail Tale: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

Thank you to Addison Park District for partnering with us to bring you Trail Tales again this summer! Come out to Wilderness Park, 1600 W. Stone, and enjoy reading The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear/El Ratoncito, La Fresca Roja Y Maduara YEl Gran Oso Hambriento by Don and Audrey Wood while you walk around the park during park hours. This story is in English and Spanish for your enjoyment. Story will be put up on Monday, June 14 and taken down on Monday, July 12.

Trail Tale: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

Thank you to Addison Park District for partnering with us to bring you Trail Tales again this summer! Come out to Wilderness Park, 1600 W. Stone, and enjoy reading The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear/El Ratoncito, La Fresca Roja Y Maduara YEl Gran Oso Hambriento by Don and Audrey Wood while you walk around the park during park hours. This story is in English and Spanish for your enjoyment. Story will be put up on Monday, June 14 and taken down on Monday, July 12.

Trail Tale: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Friday, June 25, 2021 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

Thank you to Addison Park District for partnering with us to bring you Trail Tales again this summer! Come out to Wilderness Park, 1600 W. Stone, and enjoy reading The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear/El Ratoncito, La Fresca Roja Y Maduara YEl Gran Oso Hambriento by Don and Audrey Wood while you walk around the park during park hours. This story is in English and Spanish for your enjoyment. Story will be put up on Monday, June 14 and taken down on Monday, July 12.

Story Time Outside at the Parks

Friday, June 25, 2021 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Join us for Story Time Outside in the parks! We will meet at Highview Park for our story time. After story time is finished participants are welcome to decorate the sidewalk with chalk and take home a craft. Please bring your own blanket to sit on if you would like one, and all participants ages 2 and older must wear a face covering. This program is limited to 15 children total and their caregivers; all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Please register for each Story Time Outside session separately. Registration opens June 1.

Trail Tale: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Saturday, June 26, 2021 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

Thank you to Addison Park District for partnering with us to bring you Trail Tales again this summer! Come out to Wilderness Park, 1600 W. Stone, and enjoy reading The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear/El Ratoncito, La Fresca Roja Y Maduara YEl Gran Oso Hambriento by Don and Audrey Wood while you walk around the park during park hours. This story is in English and Spanish for your enjoyment. Story will be put up on Monday, June 14 and taken down on Monday, July 12.

Trail Tale: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Sunday, June 27, 2021 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

Thank you to Addison Park District for partnering with us to bring you Trail Tales again this summer! Come out to Wilderness Park, 1600 W. Stone, and enjoy reading The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear/El Ratoncito, La Fresca Roja Y Maduara YEl Gran Oso Hambriento by Don and Audrey Wood while you walk around the park during park hours. This story is in English and Spanish for your enjoyment. Story will be put up on Monday, June 14 and taken down on Monday, July 12.